Police had been seeking Broyer in connection with the case for the past week.

Broyer is facing a burglary charge, as authorities believe he went into an apartment on the Squamscott Block at 130 Water St. — where he also lives — and stole a safe that contained $50,000 and jewelry, during the weekend of May 7.

Broyer used a drill, a hammer and pry tool to open the safe, said Exeter police Capt. William Shupe.

Broyer had developed a relationship with the victim in the case and was aware of the safe's existence, according to Shupe.

Various prescription drugs were also stolen from the apartment, he added.

Police later executed a search warrant of Broyer's apartment where they recovered forensic evidence, including tools suspected of being used in the theft.

In the days following the theft, police said Broyer bragged to friends about winning money in a lottery or from a scratch ticket.

A lengthy paper trail chronicling Broyer's spending spree led authorities to him and three other conspirators, police said.

Also arrested were Seth Perkins, 19, of Exeter, who has been charged with receiving stolen property and possession of controlled drugs; Rebecca Sargent, 19, of Exeter, who has been charged with receiving stolen property, and Chelsea Holloway-Stanley, 18, of Brentwood, who faces a charge of hindering apprehension.

"All three of them were involved in the planning of theft before it went down," Shupe said.

Shupe said the stolen cash was split up among three of the conspirators and money was spent on jewelry, a flat-screen television, computer and clothing.

Broyer and Sargent also allegedly used the stolen cash to purchase used vehicles at dealerships in the area, Shupe said.

Police recovered Broyer's vehicle on May 12 at a local dealership; Broyer had purchased it saying he would return to pick it up but never did, according to Shupe.

Sargent was in possession of her vehicle when she was arrested.

Police believe Broyer took half of the $50,000.

"He spent so much of it and couldn't say where all of it went," Shupe said. "I can say that when he was taken into custody he didn't have a dime on him."

Shupe wouldn't disclose why Holloway-Stanley was charged with hindering apprehension, noting that information is part of an ongoing investigation.

He said additional charges are expected against all four individuals.

Broyer was initially arraigned on a fugitive from justice charge in Haverhill, Mass., and was returned to New Hampshire on May 24.

He is currently being held at Rockingham County House of Corrections on $50,000 cash bail.

The other three individuals were released on personal recognizance bail.

The case's investigation has been extensive and has involved many police agencies that worked well together, Shupe said.

Exeter police were assisted by police in Seabrook, Boston, Haverhill, along with the federal marshals and U.S. postal inspector.

Anyone with information about this crime or any other is urged to call the Exeter Police Department at 772-1212, the Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 431-1199 or visit seacoastcrimestoppers.org.

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